Oxford, MS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
26,086 332.4M (US)
Median Age
30.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
44.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
56.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$59,901 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
77.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
21.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$333,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$588 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$904 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
26.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lafayette County
1
Oxford Urban Area
1
Mississippi
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Lafayette County
3
Oxford Urban Area
3
Mississippi
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 1 40
Feb 5 0 44
Mar 5 0 53
Apr 5 0 61
May 6 0 70
Jun 5 0 77
Jul 4 0 81
Aug 3 0 80
Sep 4 0 73
Oct 4 0 62
Nov 5 0 52
Dec 6 0 43

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right.

Liberal (47%) (50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 46%
Hillary Clinton 51%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MS State Senate District 9, MS State House District 12, MS
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Schools

Oxford Intermediate School
2 miles, NE • 3.7 star
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Colleges

University of Mississippi
1 miles, N • 2.3 star
Rust College
30 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Baptist Memorial Hospital North Ms
1 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Yalobusha General Hospital
16 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Panola Medical Center
22 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Airports

Memphis International Airport
54 miles, N • 2.8 star
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
83 miles, S • 1 star
Key Field
147 miles, S • 1 star
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